Domingo Sebastian Molina, a 37-year-old Hispanic man, was a son, father, and brother. His life was cut short on the evening of Monday, August 9, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. That night, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Tucson police officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of South Liberty Avenue and West Irvington Road on the city's south side.
Upon arrival, officers found Domingo Sebastian Molina with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police rendered aid until Tucson Fire medics arrived and transported him to Banner University Medical Center. He died from his injuries hours later. His family, including his son Damian, his mother, and his many siblings, were left to mourn his sudden loss.
Detectives from the Tucson Police Department immediately began an investigation. After collecting forensic evidence at the scene and conducting interviews, they determined that the shooting was likely not a random act.
Investigators actively pursued leads to identify the person responsible for Mr. Molina's death.
Their efforts led to a swift arrest. Two days after the shooting, on Wednesday, August 11, officers located a suspect near South 12th Avenue and West Canada Street. The man, identified as 52-year-old Robert Calderon Rosas, was taken into custody and interviewed by detectives. Following the interview, Rosas was booked into the Pima County Jail.
Robert Calderon Rosas was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Domingo Sebastian Molina. As of August 2021, the investigation was ongoing, and detectives were still asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information regarding the case was encouraged to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
